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s010002004
Australia11 Posts
Basically right now I have a really shit computer that can barely play SC2 on the lowest settings. Now my parents want to buy me a new computer for Christmas but because they are Asian they like to go for the big brand names like hp and Dell. While I want to build my own computer but i know they most likely won't let me build it because things might screw up. What can i do to convince my parents to let me build my own?  | ||
GTR
51439 Posts
if you live anywhere else, i can't really help since i'm not aware of the local builders in those areas :3 | ||
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s010002004
Australia11 Posts
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Gummy
United States2180 Posts
If you want the thrill of "choosing your own parts." HP and Dell both let you customize the hell out of your machine. | ||
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randleplex
Australia14 Posts
Too easy, they can assemble it for you (at a fee of course). | ||
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Emon_
3925 Posts
On October 20 2010 16:40 Gummy wrote: Just buy it from HP or Dell dude. A standard computer will give you what you need and it'll be cheaper than if you buy the parts separately, unless you know somebody who can get you a wholesale price on the components. If you want the thrill of "choosing your own parts." HP and Dell both let you customize the hell out of your machine. Pretty much everything about this message is wrong. Buying part and building the computer by yourself is way cheaper then buying the same computer from a big brand name. You can't get much for 800$ if you walk into most computer stores or Dell/HP. But thats more then enough to buy a monster of a computer online and have the store assemble it for you with a 1 year warranty. Most reputable computer stores will build the computer for you for a fee of ~50$. Go in and talk to them and it will sort itself out. | ||
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MrBitter
United States2940 Posts
http://www.gateway.com/programs/fxseries/index.php I was going to build a new PC a few months ago when I cam across the FX in a PC magazine. Turns out it had virtually all the components I was going to buy for my custom rig, and ran a few hundred bucks cheaper. After buying it, the only complaint I have is that it can sometimes get a little loud. Not Panzer Tank loud, but the fans make a pretty distinct, high pitched hum that can be distracting if I'm doing something quiet, like browsing the internet. For gaming, though, this thing is a beast. I would recommend it to anyone that asked. | ||
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GTR
51439 Posts
On October 20 2010 16:48 randleplex wrote: MSY.COM.AU Too easy, they can assemble it for you (at a fee of course). yep, this is the way to go then, although i've never bought from msy (strangely enough), but i've heard their prices are good. but aren't they like.... really dodgy/strange with they way they operate? | ||
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randleplex
Australia14 Posts
The way to by from MSY - is to get the price list, and point to the things you want. Always have a back up item in mind, as they are often low on stock. They maintain cheep prices through having pore customer service hehe. | ||
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GTR
51439 Posts
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randleplex
Australia14 Posts
http://www.cpl.net.au/ I have never got anything from there however. | ||
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Ludrik
Australia523 Posts
On October 20 2010 16:58 randleplex wrote: There is also this place: http://www.cpl.net.au/ I have never got anything from there however. I second that. I live just around the corner from their Nottinghill Store and they are very proffessional and the store looks great. If you took your parents into the store I'm sure they would be impressed. I got some stuff there the other week actually. | ||
KwarK
United States42578 Posts
On October 20 2010 16:49 Emon_ wrote: Pretty much everything about this message is wrong. Buying part and building the computer by yourself is way cheaper then buying the same computer from a big brand name. You can't get much for 800$ if you walk into most computer stores or Dell/HP. But thats more then enough to buy a monster of a computer online and have the store assemble it for you with a 1 year warranty. Most reputable computer stores will build the computer for you for a fee of ~50$. Go in and talk to them and it will sort itself out. I agree. Dell give you decent prices on the base model but if you customise it at all then that shoots up far beyond what you'd pay to do it yourself. | ||
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writer22816
United States5775 Posts
also most pre-built computers are horrendously optimized. for example you can see HP machines that have a crappy cpu, integrated graphics and 6 GB ram. | ||
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Gummy
United States2180 Posts
http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?oc=dddwzc1&c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&model_id=inspiron-580s Can play SC2 and it's only $800. Can anybody beat that spec for less money? | ||
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s010002004
Australia11 Posts
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GTR
51439 Posts
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ironchef
Canada1350 Posts
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bokchoi
Korea (South)9498 Posts
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OpticalShot
Canada6330 Posts
When I built my first computer, I had a friend help me - he built a couple before, not an expert, but at least experienced - and it worked on the first time. So it's definitely possible for beginners, with some help, to be successful even on the first try. If you must buy a pre-built brand name computer, I recommend HP. Dell tends to be cheap for the base models, but as mentioned above, gets ridiculously expensive as you add more customizations (improvements) to the system. Dell also tries to add on a bunch of garbage (McAfee antivirus, Dell datasafe, etc.) to your package which you will NEVER need. One thing you can try is to go middle-ground with this: buy a brand-name, base-line computer with a decent processor (perhaps intel i5 or amd phenom II x4 series), switch out its GPU with a better one, and perhaps buy a ~$30 HSF. | ||
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haduken
Australia8267 Posts
If you want a good build machine with good pre sale support then go to www.pccasegears.com or scorptec both are very good Aussie stores that has being around since forever and both compete on service not just price. Not to mention the huge range that they carry. MSY is for the CPU, motherboard, Graphic card and the odd components. IT IS NOT THE PLACE TO GO ASK QUESTIONS!!!!. | ||
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